Applying Human-Centered Design to Improve Workforce Services
Patrick Koppula
2018-2020 | Los Angeles County - Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services
PATRICK KOPPULA catalyzes social, civic, and cooperative innovation. He has served as an innovation partner for the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office’s Service Integration Branch, and for federal officials in the Obama White House. Previously, he served as a founder and executive of several venture-funded startups, including GarageBand. In his early career, Patrick served as a quantitative strategist for city- and state-level finance departments. He has a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and public policy from Harvard University.
Project
The Los Angeles County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services is working to connect its most vulnerable populations with high-quality jobs and careers. FUSE Executive Fellow Patrick Koppula is assisting with these efforts, helping people stranded from the labor market find middle-wage jobs, while also helping businesses develop jobs for these workers. Read more